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Baltimore Ravens: 3 Disadvantages Of Their Schedule

By Chris Schisler

Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reaches the ball across the goal line to score the game winning touchdown as Baltimore Ravens strong safety Eric Weddle (32) defends in the fourth quarter. The Steelers won 31-27 at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reaches the ball across the goal line to score the game winning touchdown as Baltimore Ravens strong safety Eric Weddle (32) defends in the fourth quarter. The Steelers won 31-27 at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

2. It Could Come Down To Another Battle At Heinz Field:

When the Ravens play the Steelers late in the season, it is often for all the marbles in the AFC North. The purple and black have a prime time fight against the Steelers in week 10. The game with the pressure, on a national spotlight, is again in Pittsburgh. You’re lying to yourself, if you don’t think that makes things harder.

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The second game in the series often determines which team goes to the playoffs. If the division is between the Ravens and the Steelers (as it should be), the week 10 game is going to be a tense one for fans. The last time the Ravens played in Pittsburgh, Antonio Brown stole the Ravens playoff dreams. With a national audience, the Ravens will have a chance at revenge.

It’s not quite the same as last season. The Christmas game was in week 16. This game may not actually decide who will win the AFC North, as a lot can happen in the final five weeks of the season. The Ravens have a game in Pittsburgh every season. They know what to expect and they can steal wins in Pittsburgh. It would just be nice to see the Steelers come to Baltimore late in the season for the SNF center piece.

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